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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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